Recommended Wiring Harness for Flat Towing a 1997 Jeep TJ

Question:

I need a few parts. I have the 7 to 6 pin electrical umbilical. I’d like the kit for a 1997 Jeep Wrangler TJ. I have the Blue Ox base plate with permanent welded mounts for tow bar connections. The base plate also has mounting points for the female electrical connection, which I want to utilize. I’ll also need a breakaway switch that is designed to connect to a patriot 3 brake. Searching your website left me lost. Your help is appreciated

asked by: Jay S

Expert Reply:

I'll be happy to help you. Our website can be overwhelming sometimes with Jeep parts and all of the options. Since you already have the 7 way to 6 pin cable you will need the following parts to control your 1997 Jeep Wangler TJ's lights:

RoadMaster 6-Wire Trailer Connector - Vehicle End item # RM-910030-7

Roadmaster Universal Hy-Power Diode Wiring Kit item # RM-152

It sounds like you have something similar to the Blue Ox Base Plate Kit item # BX1120. Ours don't have the Roadmaster Bent Electrical Socket Bracket item # RM-910030-5 to mount the 6-pin connector. From what you have described it sounds like you don't need it. If I am wrong email me back a picture and I will be happy to find what you need.

To replace the breakaway switch on your Blue Ox Patriot 3 you will need the Second Vehicle Breakaway Kit for Blue Ox Patriot Supplemental Braking Systems item # BRK2505.

If you need a tow bar to go with your Blue Ox base plate kit, I recommend the Blue Ox Alpha 2 Non-Binding Tow Bar - Motorhome Mount item # BX7380. This tow bar has a 6,500 lbs capacity, it includes the necessary safety cables, and fits a 2" hitch.